Come to Haw River State Park for summer fun and adventure! The Haw River Program Staff will be leading participants in many amazing park adventures. Each week will have a theme in which programming will focus. The Day Camps will be for children who will be rising 2nd graders - 5th graders. Our Week III Grand Camp will be for grandparents who would like to come to summer camp with a grandchild or two, or for children who would like to bring their grandparents to camp. This will be our only residential camp.

Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Early Arrivals in the Gym/Rec. Field

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Programmed Activities

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Extended Hours in the Gym/Rec. Field

Participants will be asked to bring a bag lunch/water bottle each day, along with a morning and afternoon snack. Juice and water will be available to the students at lunch and water for the breaks. Please be sure to inform us concerning any dietary needs, such as food allergies upon registration.

Registration Information

Registration will begin by phone or mail February 8th. Call 336.342.6181/342.6163 or download our Summer Day Camp Registration Form and send it in by mail. A $40 non-refundable deposit will be due upon registration to secure a space for each participant.

Week I June 16th - 20th Wildlife Wonders

Week II June 23rd - 27th Wild Explorers

Week III August 11th - 13th Grand Camp (Residential Grandparent Camp)

All Day Camps

Week I - Wildlife Wonders - June 16th -20th

Rising 2nd - 5th graders $80/wk
This week we will focus on all things animal. Participants will study and explore wildlife in the park. We will focus on animals of all groups, such as animals of flight and animals of fright (bugs!). Other daily activities will include water games, art focus and reflection time (rest break).

Week II - Wild Explorers - June 23rd - 27th

Rising 2nd - 5th graders $80/wk
Our nature explorers will spend the week focusing on all aspects of exploration in the wild. Activities such as orienteering games, map creation and reading, and wilderness exploration will excite participants all week. Each day will also include water activities, art focus and a reflection time (rest break).

Week III - Grand Camp - August 11th - 13th

$90/participant
This two-night, three day camp will be for rising 2nd - 5th graders and their special grandparent(s). Some of the special activities include fun games for all ages, family projects, easy to moderate hiking, fishing, astronomy and nightly campfire fun! There will also be programming time specifically for adults and other activities for the children only. Daily activities will include pool time, art focus and restful free-time. This camp will be a perfect opportunity to have a blast at camp, while sharing time with special family members. All moderately strenuous activities will have an alternative program option. There will be a variety of overnight accommodation options. Individuals with mobility concerns may feel more comfortable in our motel style housing, while others may want to stay in our cabin train.

N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation • 1615 MSC • Raleigh N.C. 27699-1615 (919) 733-4181